Eli and Jeremy welcome Jason Waller, former BBC Reporter, to the show to talk about the Americana and nostalgia of Stranger Things 3. We explore small towns, mall culture, sticky creatures, and the difficulty of nailing the third part of any creative output. Find out if we think Stranger Things: Season 3 pulled it off. [email protected]  

The Skywalker myth has been with our generation for our whole lives. How do we process the end of the Skywalker story and new Star Wars stories like The Mandalorian? Join us as we break down The Rise of Skywalker and the new Disney+ show, The Mandalorian with some stories of what Star Wars has meant to us through the years. [email protected] Title music by Analogue Rex

Our guest for this episode, Brittany Lee, chose to talk about the Netflix series "When They See Us" and some encounters she has had with law enforcement, including some Black teenagers she is helping mentor. Ava DuVernay's series gives us a lot to chew on as we share stories to try to wrestle with the issues involved. Brittany and Eli also discuss meeting Yusef Salaam, one of the original Exonerated Five, and the inspiration of his story. You can listen to a conversation with Yusef here, that...

On our Halloween episode, our guest storyteller, actor Bryan Bosque, shares a story from seeing his first real horror movie on an unusual family vacation as a child. Jeremy shares a story of one of his scariest movie-watching experiences as a kid and Eli has nightmares about one of his early favorite films, Edward Scissorhands. Listen to hear what lies behind the nightmares that stuck with us. Also, Eli and Bryan reminisce on their experience making indie film projects together.

On the first episode of Season 2, we hear an amazing and heartfelt story from guest Rosita González about why Philomena was a turning point in the journey into her past and identity. We have a discussion around some of the untold issues facing transracial adoption and finish with Eli's story about High Fidelity and making mixtapes for love. Don't miss this episode! Show these stories some love by Subscribing and Rating the show!

Jeremy Holiday and Eli Steenlage return with a fresh new style for Season 2 that focuses on movies and the personal stories that surround them. Each episode will feature a new guest storyteller to connect over the films that are important in our lives. Listen to the preview to hear more about what is coming this season.

After 2 and 1/2 years of ExtraTextual, Eli and Jeremy announce a new format and style to the show while maintaining their unique conversations and guests. Before launching the new personal stories and movies format, they catch up on all of the great things they have been watching lately. They talk Stranger Things, Fleabag: Season 2, Detective Pikachu, The Perfection, Black Mirror: Season 6, Twilight Zone, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, and Burning. Check back very soon hear the next evolution of...

Eli and Jeremy break down a decade of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and what the milestone of Avengers: Endgame means for the industry. From the point of view of large scale, serialized storytelling other cinematic universes like Star Wars and X-Men are also discussed. Eli and Jeremey also give their top three Marvel films. Theme Music by Analogue Rex

On this episode, Jeremy and Eli talk about camera movement with Professor Patrick Keating. The conversation spans early Hollywood cinema up through current directors such as Martin Scorcese and Spike Lee. Don't miss Professor Keating's viewing recommendations for great examples of camera movement in classic films. Patrick Keating is an associate professor of Communication at Trinity University. He teaches courses in film studies and video production. Additionally, he has served as the chair...

In the second part of our year-end wrap-up, Blake Goble of Consequence of Sound joins the show to continue the conversation of the stand out films of 2018. In this portion, the discussion covers Annihilation, BlackKklansman, Won't You Be My Neighbor, The Other Side of the Wind, They'll Love Me When I'm Dead, Hereditary, Black Panther, Mandy, Suspiria, Vice, and First Man. Let us know your thoughts: [email protected] Facebook: @atwoodland Theme Music: Analogue Rex

Jeremy and Eli are joined by special guest Blake Goble, Senior Staff Writer for Consequence of Sound, to discuss our favorite films of 2018. On this episode, we start by broadly talking through the themes in cinema for the year. Then we cover picks on our best of lists, including If Beale Street Could Talk, Leave No Trace, Cold War, and First Reformed. Theme Music by Analogue Rex

On this episode, Eli and Jeremy discuss the latest entry in the Spider-Man film universe, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. They expose some of the techniques used in the innovative animation style of the film and why this film is so important in the history of animation. Eli and Jeremy also explore other important moments in film history that challenged the medium. Theme Music by Analogue Rex

On this episode, Jeremy Holiday and Eli Steenlage sing the praises of Steve McQueen's latest film, Widows. Though McQueen is working in the heist, crime genre this time, the many themes and variations are discussed. With a great ensemble cast and script co-written by Gilliam Flynn, it is hard not to love Widows. Jeremy and Eli disagree though on a central reveal in the middle of the film and how the scene is handled. *Spoiler Warning Theme Music by Analogue Rex

On this episode we talk with Annalise Ophelian, the Producer and Director of the upcoming documentary Looking for Leia. Annalise discusses the filmmaking process and interviewing female Star Wars fans who have connected with Star Wars on various levels. The conversation covers Star Wars through the generations, representation of female heroes in media, and general Star Wars geekery.  www.lookingforleia.com [email protected] Twitter:...

On this episode Jeremy Holiday and Eli Steenlage give their Post-Halloween take on new movies and shows that lean toward the dark side. They dig into Castlevania Season 2 for the main discussion and then do some quick breakdowns of other viewing options. Eli talks about the new Halloween (2018) sequel and the new Netflix series The Haunting of Hill House. Jeremy critiques the second season of Attack on Titans. Theme Music by Analogue Rex

Jeremy and Eli evaluate the boom in animation in the streaming age and what it offers viewers going forward. The variety and quality of animation is changing quickly as we discuss the niche options available. Plus, we loved Netflix's The Dragon Prince and gush a lot about it.

On this episode Jeremy and Eli discuss the recent trend of comedy specials that lean more toward storytelling and serious topics. Primarily Hannah Gadsby's excellent Netflix special, Nanette, is explored as a major achievement. Gadsby dissects the stand up routine in light of her personal experiences. Theme Music by Anologue Rex

On this episode Eli and Jeremy reflect on the legacy of The Incredibles and how the worldview of the two films has been recieved by critics. There is a lot to discuss in the way that power and powers have exploded through superhero films since the release of the original Incredibles. Does the sequel do anything interesting with these concepts? Theme music by Analogue Rex

On this episode Eli and Jeremy have a lot of fun with the topic of "Guilty Pleasure" movies and television series. Though the lines between high and low are fading, the reasons for why we feel guilty about some viewing habits are explored. Does the term guilty pleasures still apply? Should I care that I want to see rampaging dinosaurs or Archie characters trying to solve murders? Let us know your thoughts and your guilty pleasures: [email protected] Music by Analogue Rex

Eli and Jeremy explore the excellent second season of Dear White People from Netflix. The show talks about race in serious and funny ways, and we are listening and watching closely. We look at the real life trolling and political climate that informed the latest season. Plus we break down some of the varied and strong elements at work in the show, from social commentary, politcal thriller, melodrama, noir, and surrealism. Theme Music by Analogue Rex

Professor Colin Burnett returns to the show to discuss the latest Star Wars film. The spoiler-iffic conversation covers the look of the new film, the characterization of beloved stars, and the future of the Star Wars universe. Having a few weeks to process the release of the film, we speculate on the film's perception as a failure and what it means for Disney/Lucasfilm going forward.

In arguably the greatest team-up ever, Jeremy and Eli break down and take down the culmination of a decade of Marvel movies in Avengers: Infinity War. The coversation covers how the superhero characters come together, the villiany of Thanos, and the future of the Marvel cinematic universe. This film sets a precedence of translating a comic book format into a cinematic format. Does it succeed?

Jeremy and Eli continue their exploration of the films that have influenced them creatively and personally. Jeremy shares how The Lord of the Rings helped him process his emotions growing up and inspired his own storytelling. In the conversation are a wide range of topics including documentaries, Bollywood films, High Fidelity, Greek Mythology, and Wong Kar-Wai films.

On this episode Eli and Jeremy talk about the films that have influenced them creatively and artistically. Talking more as filmmaker and artists, they share stories of the films that inspired their development. Some of the films they discuss include work by Scorcesse, Spike Jonze, David Gordon Green, Damien Chazelle, Terrence Malick. We look at documentary and meta films as well, such as the work of Erol Morris, Anand Patwarden, and the film Spellbound. Don't forget to check out Volume II!